In the big game of the weekend Manchester United drew 1-1 with Liverpool. Just one player from that clash of the titans makes it into our team this week.

Here’s it is…

GK: Victor Valdes, Middlesbrough

The former Manchester United goalkeeper showed why he used to be so highly rated with his performance in Middlesbrough’s 0-0 draw with Watford. The Hornets were the better team in a poor game, but Valdes kept them out with his best save late in the game when Troy Deeney broke through one-on-one.

Victor Valdes made some crucial stops (Getty)

DF: Ben Mee, Burnley

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Joey Barton took the headlines thanks to a goal on his first appearance since returning to Turf Moor, but the defensive display was just as deserving of praise in Burnley’s win over Southampton. Mee was the standout player, winning four aerial challenges and making a whopping 14 clearances during the 1-0 win.

Ben Mee in action (Getty)

DF: Laurent Koscielny, Arsenal

Having just signed a new contract, Koscielny looked in the mood during Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Swansea. The Frenchman saw a lot of the ball and, aside from nearly giving away a penalty (pictured), didn’t put a foot wrong. A pass success rate of 93% was complimented by winning seven aerial challenges and making four interceptions. His display helped limit Swansea to just three shots on target.

Laurent Koscielny helped Arsenal keep a clean sheet (Getty)

DF: Marcos Alonso, Chelsea

Two goals and a clean sheet – you can’t ask for more than that from a defensively minded player. With Diego Costa left out of the squad for the 3-0 win over Leicester it was an unlikely source of goals that got Antonio Conte’s side back to winning ways. Considering Alonso was mocked as a waste of money upon his arrival, he’s been nothing short of a revelation.

Marcos Alonso celebrates the second of his two goals at the home of the champions (Getty)

MF: Tom Davies, Everton

The local lad was brilliant all afternoon in Everton’s impressive 4-0 win over Manchester City. But the highlight was his first goal for the club. Setting off from deep inside his own half, a brilliant touch with the inside of his boot saw him leave Gael Clichy and Yaya Toure for dead. After laying it off, he receive it back again and from a tight angle beat Claudio Bravo with a beautiful flick. The 18-year-old has a bright future based on this.

Tom Davies made it 3-0 (Getty)

MF: Marko Arnautovic, Stoke

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It’s been a disappointing season from the arrogant Austrian, but after 12 games without a goal he was back among it with a double in the 3-1 win over Sunderland. With both coming inside the first 22 minutes he managed to kill the game almost as soon as it had started.

MF: Christian Eriksen, Tottenham

Spurs were superb against West Brom and among the stand-out players was Christian Eriksen. Dele Alli has been taking the plaudits in recent weeks but the Dane has also been playing his part in Tottenham’s six-game Premier League winning streak. He set up Harry Kane’s first goal and rightfully took the credit for Gareth McAuley’s own goal which made it 2-0.

Eriksen celebrates Tottenham’s second goal (Getty)

MF: Ander Herrera, Manchester United

It was an intriguing game between Manchester United and Liverpool with a 1-1 draw probably just about right. For the hosts at Old Trafford midfielders Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick were well below par, which is why it was so important that Herrera excelled. The Spaniard was at the centre of everything decent that Manchester United did.

Herrera in action against Liverpool (Getty)

ST: Harry Kane, Tottenham

What a week for Harry Kane. In midweek he took home a baby girl after his wife gave birth to his first child and then on Saturday he took home the match ball thanks to a hat-trick against West Brom. The England striker could have had more during a hugely impressive performance from Spurs at White Hart Lane in which he had 11 shots at goal.

Harry Kane with the match ball (Getty)

ST: Andy Carroll, West Ham

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Carroll enjoyed an all-round impressive game during West Ham’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. But the big man gets in here for his sensational goal. If you haven’t seen it yet, stop reading this and go and watch it. There is little in life more satisfying than a bicycle kick so sweetly struck.

Carroll scored the goal of the weekend (Getty)

ST: Abel Hernandez, Hull

If Hull are to escape the drop they need a hero. Abel Hernandez could be that man. Having done virtually nothing all season, the Uruguayan popped up with a double in Marco Silva’s first Premier League game in charge at the helm of the Tigers. It helped Hull secure a 3-1 win over Bournemouth which has them believing the drop can be avoided.